Calories in 4 Oz of Raw Amaranth Leaves

4 oz of raw amaranth leaves (113 g) has 26 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.8 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 4.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 34% protein, 10% fat and 56% carbs. For comparison, 3 oz of raw amaranth leaves has 20 calories. Burning 26 calories takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.